(proud of that fact and of his status as a void-filler. jonas' attention lingers on sasuke a moment more, before it slants away.)
... go on, man, it's okay. (a subtle response that means more than it does on its surface. opportunities to speak with loved ones should always be taken, especially in these uncertain circumstances that could steal either of them away from one another at any moment. they watch itachi's receding back and a hand settles on the back of sasuke's shoulder with a warm, firm pressure, unwilling to waste more of their time together.
no subject
(proud of that fact and of his status as a void-filler. jonas' attention lingers on sasuke a moment more, before it slants away.)
... go on, man, it's okay. (a subtle response that means more than it does on its surface. opportunities to speak with loved ones should always be taken, especially in these uncertain circumstances that could steal either of them away from one another at any moment. they watch itachi's receding back and a hand settles on the back of sasuke's shoulder with a warm, firm pressure, unwilling to waste more of their time together.
if it'd been mom or dad–)
You've got this. And I've got some bugs to eat.